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Younes

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Younes

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Younes's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry

Tutoring helps many students to be successful and improve their academic performance. So as a tutor, my primary purpose is to provide my students with effective teaching skills and techniques that offer them the ability to, confidently and comfortably, approach subjects they have issues with.I usual...

Education

City Colleges of new york

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Jacob

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Jacob

Bachelors, English Literature
Jacob's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am eager to help students thrive because I'm still very much a student myself, and will be for the foreseeable future. Though I enjoyed my time as an undergraduate student in Literature, and learned quite a bit during my time at Vanderbilt, there's still more work to be done. I am working towards ...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelors, English Literature

Test Scores
ACT
35
Chris

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Chris

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Chris's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I have a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I am available to tutor all levels of Spanish. I encourage all students to immerse themselves in the language and take advantage of every opportunity to practice and learn something new.

Education

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Lee

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Lee

Master of Arts, Business and Managerial Economics
Lee's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Business
College Economics
Corporate Finance

I am a graduate of City College of New York and University of Houston. I have my undergrad and first graduate degrees in Economics and my MBA from UH. I am excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and bring my passion for teaching to those who may need a little help in understanding the concepts.

Education

CUNY City College

Master of Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

CUNY City College

Bachelor in Arts, Business and Managerial Economics

Chelsea

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Chelsea

Master of Arts, TESOL
Chelsea's other Tutor Subjects
CLEP Prep
CLEP French
CLEP Spanish
College English

My first master's degree is in French language and literature. I spent a large amount of my childhood and youth living in rural southern France and going to school there with typical southern French children, and not only love the language but the culture as well. My second master's degree is in TES...

Education

Hawaii Pacific University

Master of Arts, TESOL

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Bachelors, French

Trushika

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Trushika

Current Grad Student, Psychology
Trushika's other Tutor Subjects
Art
CLEP Prep
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology
CLEP Introductory Psychology

My mission is to teach young minds using creative techniques to make subjects fun to study and easier to understand.

Education

St Xaviers College Ahmedabad

Bachelors, Psychology

New York University

Current Grad Student, Psychology

Matt

Certified Tutor

Matt

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Matt's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
C++
Geometry
Math

I am a freshman college mechanical engineering student. I have a great passion for learning math and helping other students understand it as well. It even helps me reinforce my own knowledge when I teach others. I hope to give every student the same understanding and passion that I have and I wish t...

Education

Harding University

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelors, English
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
5th-8th Grade Math
American Literature
British Literature
College Essays

I hold a Bachelor's degree in English from Columbia University, where I read and studied a wide variety of literature. As a lifelong theater lover, my primary focus was dramatic literature and theory; my other academic interests include children's books, early American literature, and the history of...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelors, English

Heather

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Heather

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Heather's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature

My educational journey includes graduate degrees from Salem State University (ME.d in Education with a concentration in Library Media Studies); Worcester State University (MA in English); University of Rhode Island (MA in English w/ a focus in Creative Writing, specifically Creative Nonfiction). Cur...

Education

New England College

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Salem State University

Masters in Education, Library and Information Science

Regis College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Chemistry
Biochemistry
Calculus

I believe that a successful tutor has three key characteristics: 1) teaching/tutoring experience; 2) a passion for and mastery of the subject matter; and 3) empathy for the different kinds of challenges that students face both inside and outside the classroom.First, having actual teaching experience...

Education

UNCC

Master of Science, Exercise Physiology

Davidson College

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Frequently Asked Questions

AP Psychology can be a great fit for advanced 7th graders, especially those with strong reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. The course focuses on understanding human behavior and mental processes rather than complex mathematics, making it accessible to younger students who are intellectually ready. However, it requires solid study habits and the ability to retain vocabulary and concepts—personalized tutoring can help ensure your student is prepared for the rigor and pacing of AP-level coursework.

AP Psychology covers eight major units: scientific foundations, research methods, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, cognition, motivation and emotion, personality and testing, and abnormal psychology and treatment. The course also includes clinical applications and real-world examples that make the material engaging for younger students. Tutors can help break down complex concepts like classical conditioning or memory systems into digestible lessons that build confidence throughout the course.

Younger students often struggle with the volume of terminology and the abstract nature of psychological theories—concepts like operant conditioning or cognitive dissonance require deeper thinking than typical middle school content. Time management is another challenge, as AP Psychology involves reading dense textbook chapters and synthesizing information from multiple perspectives. Personalized tutoring helps students develop study strategies, organize information effectively, and connect theories to real-world examples that stick in their memory.

Most students benefit from beginning exam-focused review about 6-8 weeks before the May test date, though consistent studying throughout the year is essential. For 7th graders managing multiple courses, a realistic study schedule might include 30-45 minutes of focused review several times per week, supplemented by practice tests to identify weak areas. Tutors can help create a personalized study plan that balances depth with your student's schedule and learning pace.

Practice tests help students become familiar with the exam format—50 multiple-choice questions and a free-response section—and reveal exactly which units and question types need more work. They also build test-taking stamina and reduce anxiety by making the exam feel less intimidating. Tutors can review practice test results with your student to identify patterns in missed questions, whether they're rushing through questions, misunderstanding concepts, or struggling with time management on the free-response section.

AP Psychology has one of the highest pass rates (around 60% of test-takers score 3 or higher), and many 7th graders who engage seriously with the material score 4s and 5s. Success depends on consistent effort, understanding concepts rather than memorizing definitions, and practicing with real exam questions. Personalized tutoring helps younger students build mastery of difficult units and develop the test-taking strategies needed to perform at their best on exam day.

In an initial session, a tutor will assess your student's current understanding of psychology concepts, identify specific topics causing confusion, and learn about their learning style and goals. They'll discuss your student's schedule, any test anxiety concerns, and whether they're preparing for the AP exam or focusing on course mastery. From there, the tutor will create a customized plan that might include concept review, practice problem work, or exam strategy coaching—whatever your student needs most.

Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in psychology, education, or related fields—ideally with experience teaching or tutoring AP-level material. They should understand adolescent learning and be able to explain complex theories in accessible ways for younger students. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have proven success helping students master AP Psychology content and perform well on the exam.

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